Scholarship applications available at high schools

Following are some of the many scholarship funds currently accepting applications from students in the Greater New Milford area this year.

New Milford PTO scholarships: Deadline: April 9. Open to graduating

New Milford High School
seniors whose parents are current year paid members of the PTO. Applicants must have demonstrated leadership in community and/or school activities, and encourage or support community growth; and have spent the last year of school at NMHS. Applications are available at the
NMHS Guidance Department
. For more information, visit
www.ournewmilfordpto.org
.

The
Greater New Milford Chamber of CommerceFrederick J.
Wynne Scholarship : Deadline: April 27. Open to students who have a parent or guardian who works for a business that is a member of the Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce or is employed by a business who is a member of the Chamber, and who has demonstrated community service and a need for financial assistance. Applications available in NMHS guidance office at the Chamber office at 11 Railroad St.

New Milford Education Association Scholarship: Deadline: April 30. For graduating NMHS students who wish to pursue career in education. Special consideration will be given to children of
New Milford Public Schools
' staff. Applications available in NMHS guidance office.

Kent Center School Scholarship: Deadline: May 1. Open to any graduate of Kent Center School who attended both seventh and eighth grade there. Scholarship available for four years with a new application made each year. May be used for full-time undergraduates or graduate studies, as well as vocational and technical training. Interviews will be held May 26-28. Applications available by writing

Ann Magoun Scholarship Award: Deadline: May 11. Open to graduates of
Sherman School
who plan to further their education. Applications available in Sherman School office.

Bridgewater Scholarships: Deadline: May 15. Open to Bridgewater residents who plans to pursue higher education. Applications available at Bridgewater's town hall,
Shepaug Valley High School
,
Union Savings Bank
and Burnham Library.

To have a scholarship listed, mail or drop the information off to

Deborah Rose
at The Greater New Milford Spectrum, 45B Main St., New Milford, CT 06776; fax it to Ms. Rose at (860) 350-6794; or e-mail it to drose@newmilford.com.